Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

The U.S. Courts of Appeals consists of ______federal judicial districts.

Depositions are usually taken in the courtroom for purposes of discovery.

The person who initiates a civil lawsuit is called the:

The answer to the complaint is filed by the:

A family law court is an example of a small claims court.

Courts have increasingly set aside arbitration clauses involving small businesses or consumers.

A judge rules on the admissibility of evidence presented in the trial.

The power given to courts to hear certain types of cases is called:

Documents filed by both parties at the beginning of a lawsuit are called the pleadings.

State supreme courts primarily have ______ jurisdiction.

Which of the following is not an example of limited or special jurisdiction court?

Garnishment applies to the judgment debtor's:

If a case has no material facts in dispute either party can file a(n) _________ and allow a judge to make a ruling as a matter of law.

Voir dire examination is used in connection with:

Service of process refers to:

The authority of a court to decide certain types of cases is called jurisdiction.

Original jurisdiction courts are generally ____________.